Melissa Williams and her daughter Mirra Williams, 9, stand in line for food from Schumaker Farms during Taste of Coshocton in 2012.

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United Way of Coshocton County Director Lynn Mizer said Taste of Coshocton is like a big family reunion.

She said seeing so many people you know and trying food from places you might not have been is the main draw to the general public. She said the event averages about 500 people and raises $4,500 each year for the United Way of Coshocton County. Mizer said the event has sold out the past eight years.

It serves as the kickoff for the nonprofit organization's annual fundraising campaign. The local chapter exceeded last year's goal of $380,000 by raising $382,149. Clow Water Systems will be this ...